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More money. I wonder what they're planning on doing?

From: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N02528782.htm

"Obama requests additional $2 billion for flu outbreak
03 Jun 2009 02:39:49 GMT
Source: Reuters
By JoAnne Allen

WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday asked Congress for an additional $2 billion to address the H1N1 flu strain circulating around the United States.

In a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Obama said he was requesting the additional funding "out of an abundance of caution."

Obama had already asked Congress for $1.5 billion to buy additional antivirals, emergency equipment and for vaccine development.

He said the administration had learned much more about the H1N1 outbreak and the level of national response that could be necessary in the coming months.

"There also remains much uncertainty about the outbreak and its potential to return during the upcoming flu season in the United States," Obama said in requesting the additional funds.

Cases of the new H1N1 flu virus have been found in all 50 U.S. states and tests have confirmed the virus in more than 10,000 people across the country, U.S. officials said on Monday.

Most of those hospitalized had underlying medical conditions that included lung disease, weakened immune systems and heart disease, and a smaller number had diabetes or were obese or pregnant.

At an emergency hearing in April, health officials told Congress that the funding sought by the Obama administration would be crucial if the flu virus spreads.

The H1N1 virus, which spreads easily and causes mostly mild disease, has been diagnosed in about 17,564 people in 64 countries, killing 115, according to the World Health Organization. "

Singapore.

From: http://www.individual.com/storyrss.php?story=102096031&hash=8258ca966cd6215ef6f9e2588f6cf93e

"Singapore confirms 8th Influenza A/H1N1 case
SINGAPORE, Jun 02, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) --

Singapore confirmed its 8th case of Influenza A/H1N1 on Tuesday.

According to the country's Health Ministry, the patient is a 15- year-old Singaporean boy who is studying in India. He travelled from India to Orlando and Atlanta on a school trip from May 17 to 31. He returned to Singapore from Atlanta via Mumbai on Singapore Airlines SQ421 on June 1. "

SALT LAKE CITY 1 June 2009 Parents of missionaries entering the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, are being asked to pay particular attention to the physical condition of their missionary sons and daughters and to delay their arrival at the training center if they show any signs of illness.

The caution comes on the news that three missionaries at the MTC have been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus and another 17 have tested positive for the type A flu virus.
The affected missionaries have been isolated from the rest of the approximately 2,000 missionaries currently residing at the MTC and are being cared for by the center’s medical staff until they pose no medical risk to others. All are expected to make a full recovery, and their parents have been notified.

Parents and family members coming to drop off missionaries at the MTC this week are also being notified that only missionaries will be allowed inside the buildings. This is to prevent additional exposure to the missionaries from outside sources.

Elder Richard G. Hinckley, executive director of the Missionary Department, said: “As always, the well-being of our missionaries is our top priority. We are erring on the side of caution and taking all necessary steps to ensure they are in a healthy environment. The MTC medical staff is following an established protocol designed to deal effectively with issues related to communicable diseases.”

As a preventative measure, missionaries scheduled to depart from the MTC to missionary assignments are being delayed a week to ensure they are free from illness.

The latest count from the WHO.

From: http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_06_03/en/index.html

Laboratory-confirmed cases of new influenza A(H1N1) as officially reported to WHO by States Parties to the International Health Regulations (2005)

Read the columns as:
Country
Cumulative total cases
Cumulative total deaths
Cases newly confirmed since the last reporting period
Deaths newly confirmed


Cases Deaths Cases Deaths
Argentina 131 0 31 0
Australia 501 0 204 0
Austria 1 0 0 0
Bahamas 1 0 0 0
Bahrain 1 0 0 0
Belgium 13 0 1 0
Bolivia 3 0 0 0
Brazil 20 0 2 0
Bulgaria 1 0 1 0
Canada 1530 2 194 0
Chile 313 0 63 0
China 69 0 17 0
Colombia 20 0 0 0
Costa Rica 50 1 13 0
Cuba 4 0 0 0
Cyprus 1 0 0 0
Czech Republic 1 0 0 0
Denmark 1 0 0 0
Dominican Republic 11 0 9 0
Ecuador 39 0 0 0
Egypt 1 0 1 0
El Salvador 41 0 14 0
Estonia 1 0 0 0
Finland 4 0 1 0
France 26 0 2 0
Germany 28 0 0 0
Greece 5 0 1 0
Guatemala 14 0 2 0
Honduras 2 0 0 0
Hungary 1 0 0 0
Iceland 1 0 0 0
India 1 0 0 0
Ireland 4 0 0 0
Israel 33 0 14 0
Italy 30 0 1 0
Jamaica 2 0 0 0
Japan 385 0 15 0
Korea, Republic of 41 0 8 0
Kuwait 18 0 0 0
Lebanon 3 0 3 0
Malaysia 2 0 0 0
Mexico 5029 97 0 0
Netherlands 4 0 1 0
New Zealand 10 0 1 0
Nicaragua 1 0 1 0
Norway 4 0 0 0
Panama 155 0 48 0
Paraguay 5 0 0 0
Peru 40 0 4 0
Philippines 16 0 0 0
Poland 4 0 0 0
Portugal 2 0 1 0
Romania 5 0 2 0
Russia 3 0 0 0
Singapore 9 0 4 0
Slovakia 2 0 0 0
Spain 180 0 2 0
Sweden 7 0 3 0
Switzerland 10 0 2 0
Thailand 2 0 0 0
Turkey 4 0 0 0
United Kingdom 339 0 110 0
United States of America 10053 17 1078 2
Uruguay 15 0 4 0
Venezuela 3 0 1 0
Viet Nam 3 0 2 0
Grand Total 19273 117 1863 2
Chinese Taipei has reported 14 confirmed case of influenza A (H1N1) with 0 deaths. Cases from Chinese Taipei are included in the cumulative totals provided in the table above.

Florida.

From: http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/l...aches-166/Wzd-UqFk5kmHcCI_Ymy87Q.cspx?rss=794

"Florida swine flu total reaches 166
Reported by: Associated Press
Last Update: 5:37 am
MIAMI, Fla. (AP) -- The total of confirmed cases of swine flu in Florida has risen to 166.

The Miami-Dade County Department of Health also said Tuesday that the county has 65 cases of swine flu. There haven't been any fatalities related to this illness.

Miami-Dade Director of Disease Control Fermin Leguen said that any increase in the rate of swine flu cases being reported is probably just because testing is being done locally instead of through the CDC.

About two weeks ago, the CDC sent testing kits to local departments of health, he said, so the tests no longer have to be sent to the CDC for confirmation."

Massachusetts.

From: http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/now/46742862.html

"37 new swine flu cases brings Mass. total to 673

By CBS 3 Springfield News

Story Published: Jun 2, 2009 at 4:23 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 2, 2009 at 4:23 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) - State health officials have confirmed 37
additional cases of swine flu in Massachusetts, bringing the total
number of confirmed cases in the state to 673 since the start of
the outbreak.

The Department of Public Health said Tuesday that six of the new
cases required hospitalization. The total number of
hospitalizations in Massachusetts because of swine flu is 40.

More than 500 of the total cases have been reported in Suffolk
and Middlesex Counties.

Eight Boston public schools have been forced to close for
one-week periods due to flu outbreaks. Three of those schools have
since reopened and two others, the O'Bryant School of Math &
Science and the Condon Elementary School, are scheduled to reopen
Wednesday."

Indiana.

From: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990602027

"Ind. flu cases at 155, 5 new in Marion Co.
Associated Press
Posted: June 2, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS — Nine new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Indiana, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 155.

The Indiana State Department of Health said today that five of the new illnesses are in Marion County, three are in Lake County and one is in Allen County. More than half of Indiana’s cases have been found in Marion County.

The health department says one of the new cases involves a patient who’s been hospitalized. That brings to eight the number of people who have been hospitalized with the virus.

No Indiana deaths have been attributed to the outbreak.

Across the nation, most people getting the illness have been young. Nearly two-thirds of Indiana’s swine flu cases have been in those between the ages of 5 and 24."

It's been confirmed in West Virginia. So that makes it official that it's in all 50 states.

From: http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=9869

"Swine flu hits West Virginia

June 2, 2009 · The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has confirmed West Virginia's first case of the swine flu. Now, the disease has spread to all 50 states.

More than 10,000 people in the United States have contracted the swine flu over the past few months.



Until last week, the flu had not made its way to West Virginia. But it's here now.



The CDC said it had confirmed one case in West Virginia, but declined to say where.



West Virginia has sent seven probable cases of the swine flu to the CDC for confirmation. The cases were found in Cabell, Raleigh, Wood County and Monongalia counties.



Dr. Cathy Slemp is a state health officer. Slemp says the symptoms of the swine flu aren’t much different from the seasonal flu.



“The symptoms are really very similar to the seasonal flu,” Slemp said.



“It’s your traditional fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, chills and fatigue.



“The only thing that is a little different and it’s not in all cases is that of a higher percent of patients tend to also have some diarrhea and vomiting,” Slemp said.



Slemp says each of the seven people have a history of traveling outside the state and that three of them live outside the state, but were confirmed in West Virginia.



Slemp says there may be more cases in the state, but often times the cases are mild enough that people can take care of themselves.



“I think just like seasonal flu, the vast majority of people that get infected actually have mild disease and manage it at home and never seek healthcare,” Slemp said.



Slemp says the ways to prevent contracting the swine flu are simple.



“We keep saying it, but we mean it over and over in terms of washing your hands frequently, that can really help from infecting yourself if you have virus on your hands,” Slemp said.



“The other thing besides washing your hands is covering your cough and sneeze so if you were to develop this infection you wouldn’t be spreading it to other people.



“And most importantly if you do develop symptoms stay home from work and school and other activities so you’re not spreading it farther across the community.”



Elizabeth Ayers of the Cabell Huntington Health department says if flu symptoms persist, patients should get help.



“They need to be contact with their healthcare provider if they don’t have one they need to go to an urgent care or perhaps the E.R. and making sure that their symptoms are monitored if their fever is not going down,” Ayers said."

New Jersey.

From: http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/...0603_ap_njhas114confirmedcasesofswineflu.html

"NJ has 114 confirmed cases of swine flu

The Associated Press

TRENTON, N.J. - Health officials have confirmed 114 cases of swine flu in New Jersey and 20 probable cases.

Morris County has the most , 20 confirmed cases , followed by 17 in Hudson County and 13 in Monmouth County.

School 28 in Paterson is closed Wednesday after an early dismissal on Tuesday because more than 100 students were reported absent. A large number of students exhibited flu-like symptoms, but no cases were confirmed.

No cases have been confirmed in the southern New Jersey counties of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon and Salem.

No one has died from swine flu in New Jersey.

The World Health Organization says the disease has reached 64 countries and infected nearly 19,000 people, causing 117 deaths."

Today's CDC numbers.

From: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm

updated June 3, 2009,
11:00 AM ET
Data reported to CDC by June 1, 2009, 12:00 AM (midnight) ET
(Updated Mon, Wed, and Fri)
States and Territories* Confirmed and Probable Cases Deaths

States
Alabama 94 cases 0 deaths
Alaska 1 case 0 deaths
Arkansas 9cases 0 deaths
Arizona 547 cases 4 deaths
California 804 cases 0 deaths
Colorado 68 cases 0 deaths
Connecticut 196 cases 0 deaths
Delaware 135 cases 0 deaths
Florida 194 cases 0 deaths
Georgia 32 cases 0 deaths
Hawaii 94 cases 0 deaths
Idaho 16 cases 0 deaths
Illinois 1151 cases 3 deaths
Indiana 146 cases 0 deaths
Iowa 92 cases 0 deaths
Kansas 87 cases 0 deaths
Kentucky 90 cases 0 deaths
Louisiana 122 cases 0 deaths
Maine 12 cases 0 deaths
Maryland 63 cases 0 deaths
Massachusetts 566 cases 0 deaths
Michigan 287 cases 0 deaths
Minnesota 66 cases 0 deaths
Mississippi 34 cases 0 deaths
Missouri 41 cases 1 death
Montana 15 cases 0 deaths
Nebraska 43 cases 0 deaths
Nevada 113 cases 0 deaths
New Hampshire 50 cases 0 deaths
New Jersey 74 cases 0 deaths
New Mexico 108 cases 0 deaths
New York 646 cases 4 deaths
North Carolina 21 cases 0 deaths
North Dakota 18 cases 0 deaths
Ohio 29 cases 0 deaths
Oklahoma 87 cases 0 deaths
Oregon 159 cases 0 deaths
Pennsylvania 226 cases 0 deaths
Rhode Island 16 cases 0 deaths
South Carolina 49 cases 0 deaths
South Dakota 9 cases 0 deaths
Tennessee 103 cases 0 deaths
Texas 1403 cases 3 deaths
Utah 369 cases 1 death
Vermont 7 cases 0 deaths
Virginia 36 cases 0 deaths
Washington 574 cases 1 death
Washington, D.C. 20 cases 0 deaths
West Virginia 3 cases 0 deaths
Wisconsin 1905 cases 0 deaths
Wyoming 18 cases 0 deaths

Territories
Puerto Rico 6 cases 0 deaths

TOTAL*(52)

11,054 cases

17 deaths

*includes the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico

This table will be updated Monday, Wednesday and Friday at around 11 AM ET.

New York State - First outside of metro area

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/sto...n-Onondaga-County/UiJCYjTx2ku4eUS7-CPylA.cspx

Person dies from H1N1 flu in Onondaga County

Michigan

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/19645191/detail.html

BREAKING NEWS: Macomb Woman Dies From H1N1 Virus
1st Person In Michigan To Die From New Virus

POSTED: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
UPDATED: 12:02 pm EDT June 3, 2009

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. -- A Macomb woman is the first person in Michigan to die of the H1N1 virus, state officials confirmed.

The 53-year-old died at St. John Macomb Hospital in Warren Tuesday evening.

Wyoming.

From: http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=10471008

"13 swine flu cases confirmed in Wyoming

Associated Press - June 3, 2009 11:35 AM ET

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Thirteen cases of swine flu have now been confirmed in Wyoming - 12 in Laramie County and one in Uinta County.

Clay Van Houten, emerging diseases section chief for the state Health Department, says most positive flu cases in Wyoming are now coming back positive for swine flu. Recent flu cases include 12 at the Cheyenne Children's Clinic and health officials assume those are swine flu as well.

Van Houten says throughout this summer, about 30 healthcare providers in Wyoming will be sending samples of confirmed flu cases to the state Health Department to be tested for swine flu.

He says that's the same method used to track seasonal flu strains during colder months.

Information from: Wyoming Tribune Eagle - Cheyenne, http://www.wyomingnews.com"

UK.

From: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...-news/uk-swine-flu-cases-top-400-1696094.html

"UK swine flu cases top 400

By Joe Sinclair, Press Association

Another 41 new cases of swine flu were confirmed in the UK today, pushing the total number above 400.

The Health Protection Agency announced 18 new cases in England, all in the West Midlands, while the Scottish Government confirmed 23 new cases north of the border.

The total number of people affected by H1N1 in the UK now stands at 404, with 313 in England, 88 in Scotland, two in Northern Ireland and one in Wales.

NHS West Midlands said 13 of the new cases were linked to Welford Primary School in Handsworth, Birmingham, which has been at the centre of the UK's largest outbreak.

A total of 96 people connected to the school, which reopened its doors on Monday, have now been diagnosed with the virus.

Another two children connected to the outbreak at Eton College were also confirmed with the virus.

The Berkshire school, which was attended by Princes William and Harry, said it will make a decision on Friday on whether to reopen as planned on Sunday.

At least six pupils have been confirmed with H1N1 at the school but it said today it was not in a position to confirm numbers of positive or possible cases.

The other cases involve adults from Coventry, Telford and Birmingham, who all recently returned from the US.

There are now 109 confirmed cases of swine flu in the West Midlands.

In Scotland a fourth victim has been admitted to intensive care, First Minister Alex Salmond said.

Yesterday it was revealed that a man and a woman are being treated in intensive care with swine flu, both in Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.

The pair - a 45-year-old man from Paisley and a 38-year-old woman from Glasgow - are in a "critical but stable" condition.

The man is believed to be the first case in the UK to be admitted to intensive care without any underlying health problems.

Another man, aged 37, who already had health problems, was admitted to intensive care in Glasgow last week.

Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation has warned it is "getting closer" to declaring a global outbreak of the virus.

The WHO said the virus appeared to be taking hold outside of North America.

The overwhelming majority of cases and deaths have been reported in Mexico and the US, but increasingly the virus is spreading from person to person in countries as far apart as Britain, Spain, Japan, Chile and Australia.

The number of swine flu cases worldwide has reached 19,273, according to the WHO's latest figures.

The virus has been confirmed in 66 countries.

The WHO said the death toll from the virus stands at 117. "

Scotland.

From:http://www.deesidepiper.co.uk/latest-scottish-news/Swine-flu-patient-in-intensive.5331794.jp

"Swine flu patient in intensive care

Published Date: 03 June 2009
A fourth swine flu victim has been admitted to intensive care in Scotland, it has been announced.
First Minister Alex Salmond announced the new case as he said the number of people with the virus had increased to 88.

It was confirmed earlier this week that two people were in intensive care with swine flu, both in Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.

The pair - a 45-year-old man from Paisley and a 38-year-old woman from Glasgow - are in a "critical but stable" condition.

The man is believed to be the first case in the UK to be admitted to intensive care without any underlying health problems.

Another man, aged 37, who already had health problems, was admitted to intensive care in Glasgow last week.

Mr Salmond told MSPs during First Minister's Questions: "The position that we have is a serious situation and it's changing rapidly. We now have 88 confirmed cases of swine flu in Scotland."

This is up 23 on previous figures and means the figures have quadrupled in the space of the past week.

The Scottish Government's health department said it did not have any more details of the latest intensive care case.

The emergence of a "very large cluster" of cases near Dunoon is a factor in the increase, Mr Salmond said, while faster testing in Glasgow had cut out delays in reporting cases."

Is there still no word from Sassy yet??

Marthanoir said:

Is there still no word from Sassy yet??

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I sent her a couple of private messages and no word... has anyone else heard from Sassy?

Swine Flu Death Reported in Connecticut

http://www.wtic.com/pages/4527284.php?


Connecticut has recorded its first death linked to the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu. The Department of Public Health says the death occurred in a resident of New Haven County who was over the age of 50 and had underlying risk factors that put this person at higher risk for complications of influenza. The individual died recently after a short hospitalization, officials said.

“Our hearts go out to this person’s family and friends,” stated DPH Commissioner Dr. J. Robert Galvin. “Though the cases of H1N1 flu in Connecticut have largely been mild, this death underscores the seriousness of influenza and the devastating impact it can have.”

State officials, Wednesday, also confirmed 40 additional cases of H1N1 flu in Connecticut, bringing the statewide total to 397 cases.

More on New York

Swine Flu Death Toll Up to 8 in New York

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Health officials say an adult in Onondaga County is the first person outside New York City to die of swine flu.

Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Cynthia Morrow says the resident had underlying medical conditions.

She says officials aren't identifying the patient at the family's request and to protect their privacy. The person died recently in a hospital and the state confirmed the death Tuesday night.

To date, Onondaga County has had 42 confirmed cases of H1N1, including three hospitalizations. The flu has stricken students in Syracuse and five other neighboring school districts.

State officials reported 780 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus as of Tuesday.

At least seven people infected with the virus have died in New York City.

http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/4526660.php?contentType=4&contentId=4112403

I haven't seen anything from her in several days. I hope she's okay. She might just be taking a break - she's been working awfully hard on this thread.

Catbird said:

I haven't seen anything from her in several days. I hope she's okay. She might just be taking a break - she's been working awfully hard on this thread.

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I sent her a pm yesterday, i wonder if she let anybody know she was gonna take a break, she has worked amazingly hard on this thread and on the Georgia war thread not so long ago, she definately deserves a break,
Sassy if your lurking we're all thinking of you, hope your ok

USA CONFIRMED Fatalities 28

Updated June 3 12:30 PDT

USA CONFIRMED Fatalities 28

01. TEXAS, 1st in State and Country

04/29/09 Houston, Texas -- 1st death in State and Country, Miguel Tejeda Vazquez of Mexico City, 23- month old toddler, male, died in Houston hospital while visiting family in Texas (Brownsville), pneumonia, suffered from congenital respiratory condition and heart defect.

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN2947261920090429

02. TEXAS, 2nd in State

05/05/09 Cameron County, Harlingen, Texas, -- 2nd death in State, Judy Dominguez Trunnell, 33-year old pregnant female, school teacher, while in coma had cesarean section, suffered from pregnancy, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Had been hospitalized for 2 weeks, initially tested negative for swine flu.

http://albertatalks.ca/2009/05/05/t...t-united-states-citizen-death-from-swine-flu/

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/44542852.html

http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/health-97738-county-woman.html

Husband suing: http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/death-97967-flu-smithfield.html

Family denies underlying health conditions -- http://www.valleycentral.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=301699

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hNkUqwzLRY-8nSc_6e5AM0Vf2FIgD989GROO0

03. WASHINGTON, 1st in State

05/09/09 reported; 05/06/09 died, Snohomish County, Seattle area, Washington -- male, 30’s, 1st fatality in State, viral pneumonia, underlying heart condition.

Began showing symptoms on April 30th and began taking antivirals.

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/44646947.html

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ihCkuZyngVAt3e9hn9pgpWkVDBkgD9833OIO0

Family denies swine flu death (doesn‘t want the stigma), said severe underlying health problems including obesity (400 lbs) -- http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009206917_websnocoswine11.html

04. ARIZONA, 1st in State

05/14/09 reported, died the week before, Maricopa County (Phoenix Metro area), Arizona -- female, late 40’s, suffered from underlying lung condition.

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/...9-swine-flu-death-in-maricopa-co.2ceac6c.html

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jQKNFu9iBzX02vBfajrRQpO_m1bQD986CCAG0

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520857,00.html?test=latestnews

http://www.attorneyatlaw.com/2009/0...flu-number-of-sickened-nationwide-nears-5000/

05. TEXAS, 3rd in State

05/15/09 reported; 05/06/09 died, Neuces County, Corpus Christi, Texas -- 3rd in State, male, 33, Carlos Garnica, Viral Pneumonia, suffered from underlying health conditions: hypothyroidism, hypertension, enlarged heart, sleep apnea and morbid obesity

http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/45096432.html

http://www.kristv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10372135

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/swine_flu/45192792.html

http://www.attorneyatlaw.com/2009/0...flu-number-of-sickened-nationwide-nears-5000/

06. NEW YORK, 1st in State

05/17/09 New York City, Queens, New York -- 1st case in NYC, Mitchell Wiener, 55, male, Queens Assistant Principal, underlying medical condition (gout); family denies gout contributed or any other health problems. Was hospitalized, on ventilator, with organ failure and limited treatment options..

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=ayM85GuIS2s0&refer=asia

Wiener was admitted to the intensive care unit on Thursday and given the antiviral drug ribavirin, sometimes used to treat hepatitis, Rubin said. Its use against flu was experimental, he said.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/InfectiousDisease/SwineFlu/14258

http://www.attorneyatlaw.com/2009/05/6th-h1n1-flu-death-confirmed-in-us-vaccine-delayed-for-months/

Wife unhappy with Mayor Bloomberg: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/05/25/2009-05-25_widow_raps_bloombergs_swine_flu_gaffe.html

07. ARIZONA, 2nd in State

05/20/09 (reported, died a week prior), Gila River Reservation, Pinal County, Arizona -- 57 year old, female with underlying medical conditions.

http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3395374&postcount=3599

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/health/2nd_az_swine_death_05_19_2009

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520857,00.html?test=latestnews

08. MISSOURI, 1st in State

05/19/09, St. Louis County, Missouri -- 44-year old, male, hospitalized 9th, no entered hospital same day. no underlying health conditions noted

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/1206794.html

09. ARIZONA, 3rd in State

05/21/09 reported; 05/15/09 died, Pima County, Tucson, Arizona -- 13-year old, male, hospitalized since May 10th, died Friday May 15; older sibling also hospitalized with swine flu

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-05/21/content_11412688.htm

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gypVZz9TCTG1Lf1snAmsMMOXCEdwD98AA4FG0

10. UTAH, 1st in State

05/20/09, Salt Lake City, Utah -- male, 21, Marcos Antonio Sanchez, illness lasted less than one week. Sat. in hospital vomiting blood and high fever. Lungs shut down Tuesday. Taken off life support Wed. May 20th. was overweight and had respiratory condition. Mother says she didn't know he was ill.

http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadlin...s-first-flurelated-death-the-nations-9th.html

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520857,00.html?test=latestnews

11. NEW YORK CITY, 2nd in State

05/24/09 reported (died sometime over last 2 days) New York City, Queens, NY -- 2nd NYC death, 50-something, female, underlying health conditions

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local...nfirmed_swine_flu_death_in_new_york_city.html

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gzz357patY4-QaJFvo9O95zMM_EQD98D2MRO0

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/25/nyregion/25swine.html?ref=health

12. ILLINOIS, 1st in State

05/25/09 Chicago, Illinois -- no details available other than underlying medical condition

http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/46028957.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-chicago-flu-death-26-may26,0,2308910.story

13. NEW YORK, 3rd in State

05/26/09, Queens, 41-year old, female, underlying medical condition

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/05/26/2009-05-26_two_more_new_yorkers_.html

14. NEW YORK, 4th in State

05/26/09, Brooklyn, 34-year old male, underlying medical condition

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/05/26/2009-05-26_two_more_new_yorkers_.html

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Baby in NYC, negative: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local...athan_zamora_real_cause_of_death_unknown.html

http://www.newsday.com/news/printedition/longisland/ny-nyswin2012782769may19,0,2608963.story

Pulaski County, Arkansas, negative: http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3393861&postcount=3499

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15. ILLINOIS, 2nd in state,.makes nationwide toll 15

Male resident of northwest Chicago suburb with "other significant medical conditions that "increased vulnerability to the virus." Death reported Wednesday, 5/27;date of death sometime "within the last couple of days".

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h-cW1V0ir6sO8pmk8OsoFXGMGkfQ

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/...llinois-swine-flu-second-death-052709.article[/QUOTE]

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16 Arizona — A fourth person in Arizona has died from complications of swine flu - nationwide toll 16

Arizona Department of Health Services spokeswoman Laura Oxley confirmed on Wednesday May 27th the death of a 10 year old girl from Pima County. She died May 17, local health officials confirmed today.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/health/az_4th_swine_death_05_27_2009

http://regulus2.azstarnet.com/comme...MED_Swine_Flu.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=1&cxcat=0

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18 Texas - Health officials in El Paso are reporting that a 24 year old pregnant woman died earlier this month from swine flu.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6447011.html

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19 Texas - The El Paso Department of Public Health announced that laboratory tests confirmed the virus in 42-year-old man who died at a local hospital. El Paso County has been among the hardest hit in the state

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6447011.html

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20 California a middle-aged man from San Bernardino County...making him the first confirmed swine flu-related death in the state

http://cbs2.com/local/Swine.Flu.death.2.1026685.html

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21 California Los Angeles County public health officials have confirmed a swine flu-related death in the county. County Health Officer Dr. Jonathan Fielding said Monday the victim was a middle-aged woman who had health problems. She died in late May.

http://cbs2.com/local/Swine.Flu.death.2.1026685.html[/QUOTE]

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22 New York 5th in City, a child less than 2 years old — has died with swine flu, a spokeswoman for the city’s health department said on Monday.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/nyregion/02flu.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion

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23 Virginia on Tuesday June 22 confirmed the first death with A/H1N1 virus in the state- State Health Commissioner Dr. Karen Remley made the announcement late in the day, saying that a woman has died in the Chesapeake Health District as a result of the A/H1N1 flu.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-06/03/content_11478466.htm

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24 New York - Few details about the 2 victims have been released. The latest 2 deaths were among the 25-64 age group.

25 New York - New York - Few details about the 2 victims have been released. The latest 2 deaths were among the 25-64 age group.

http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/4526660.php?contentType=4&contentId=411240

26 New York - Health officials say an adult in Onondaga County is the first person outside New York City to die of swine flu.

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/sto...n-Onondaga-County/UiJCYjTx2ku4eUS7-CPylA.cspx

http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/4526660.php?contentType=4&contentId=4112403

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27 Michigan Macomb Woman Dies From H1N1 Virus 1st Person In Michigan To Die From New Virus The 53-year-old died at St. John Macomb Hospital in Warren Tuesday evening.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/19645191/detail.html

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28 Connecticut has recorded its first death linked to the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu. The Department of Public Health says the death occurred in a resident of New Haven County who was over the age of 50 and had underlying risk factors that put this person at higher risk for complications of influenza. The individual died recently after a short hospitalization, officials said.

http://www.wtic.com/pages/4527284.php?

Health dept says those at higher risk are people over 65 however
All deaths to date have occurred in people under 65 years of age

More than 300 New Yorkers have been hospitalized with H1N1 flu since late April, and the Health Department today provided the first detailed breakdown of risk factors among those hospitalized. A preliminary analysis of 152 hospitalized patients shows that at least 82% have belonged to one or more groups at higher risk of severe illness or complications from influenza. Those at higher risk of flu complications include:

* People who are over 65, under age 2, or pregnant

* People with chronic lung problems, such as asthma or emphysema

* People with chronic heart, kidney, liver or blood disorders

* People with neurological disorders that can cause breathing problems

* People with diabetes

* People whose immune systems are weakened due to illness or medication

* People under 18 years who are on long-term aspirin therapy

So far, the most common risk factor in New York City has been asthma – an underlying risk factor among 41% of the New Yorkers hospitalized for H1N1 flu. Other important risk factors include being less than 2 years of age (18% of hospitalized patients), having a compromised immune system (13%), having heart disease (12%), or being pregnant. The Health Department recommends that people with asthma, or any of the other conditions listed here, to call a doctor right away if they develop flu-like illness. Antiviral medicines such as Tamiflu® or Relenza®, if taken early (within the first two days of symptoms), can help reduce the risk of severe illness and complications. A diagnosis of flu-like illness does not require medical testing. Anyone feeling ill can take his or her temperature with a home thermometer. A temperature of 100.4 degrees is a fever. If the fever is accompanied by cough or sore throat, the condition qualifies as flu-like illness.

The Health Department is continuing a more detailed analysis of hospitalized patients’ health histories, which may identify other underlying health conditions. The agency will report these findings when the analysis is complete.

Additional H1N1-related deaths identified

The Health Department today linked two more deaths to H1N1 influenza. The latest fatalities – both in adults in their early and mid 40s – bring the total number of deaths to seven. All deaths to date have occurred in people under 65 years of age (the median age is 43). Six of the seven deaths have occurred in people with underlying conditions (including obesity) that can interfere with normal breathing, and one death is still under investigation. To safeguard patient privacy, the Health Department does not report on the clinical details of individual cases.

Other Health Department H1N1 monitoring activities

The City’s syndromic surveillance system shows that flu-related emergency department visits declined last week from their peak on May 25. Flu-related visits, which can reflect factors other than actual illness, were 15 times the expected level for this time of year. The number has since declined but is still far higher than the usual level.

Hospitals report that many of the patients seeking care at emergency rooms have been mildly ill or “worried but well.” Others have reportedly come seeking tests for H1N1 infection, or seeking notes certifying that they are free of H1N1 infection when returning to work or school after an illness. The Health Department urges people not to go to the emergency department for these reasons. Anyone with flu-like illness should stay home until fully recovered and free of symptoms for 24 hours. H1N1 testing is not widely available – or necessary – for people with mild flu-like illness. Testing is not available or needed before returning to work or school. For more information see H1N1 ‘Swine Flu’ What You Need to Know (Basic FAQ) (PDF).

People in the risk groups mentioned above should call their doctor or clinic if they develop symptoms, but only people with severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, should visit emergency departments.

http://www.emaxhealth.com/2/90/31513/hospitalized-h1n1-new-yorkers-had-underlying-risk-factors.html

More on the woman from Chicago

Mother dies of H1N1 swine flu after giving birth
June 3, 2009

A pregnant Chicago woman became the fourth person in the state to die of the H1N1 swine flu a day after she gave birth, officials said today.

The latest death was a 20-year old woman from Chicago who died on May 30 at a the University of Illinois Medical Center, said Sherri McGinnis Gonzalez, a hospital spokeswoman.

The woman was admitted to the hospital on May 23 suffering from flu-like symptoms. Officials said the woman's condition quickly deteriorated and the woman's baby, a 27-week fetus was delivered by cesarean section on May 29.

The woman died the following day and was diagnosed with pneumonia and swine flu, McGinnis Gonzalez said. The baby is being cared for in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit, she said.

Illinois public health officials said in addition to the latest death, three other people, a second person from Chicago, a suburban Cook County resident and a Kane County resident have died from swine flu, said Melaney Arnold, an Illinois public health department spokeswoman.

Officials said all four people who died had other underlying medical conditions.

Officials said there are currently 1,268 confirmed swine flu cases in Illinois. According to the Centers for Disease Control Web site, 11,054 confirmed and probable cases exist in the country. According to the CDC, 17 people have died, though it only lists three deaths for Illinois.

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/06/illinois-public-health-officials-said.html

H1N1 spread may be edging toward pandemic, says WHO

Some of us have been posting on this for days ... here is latest update I don't think it's a dupe WHO has been saying this for days now but IMO we getting very close to 6

As countries in the southern hemisphere brace for their winter flu season, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today that they are closer to declaring H1N1 a global pandemic.

Raising the current pandemic alert level from 5 to 6 would require additional evidence of transmission on two continents that extends “beyond travelers, schools and immediate contacts,” reported The New York Times. But experts believe that the spread is escalating in many countries – including Australia, Britain, Chile, Japan and Spain – and that this upgrade may be imminent.

"We still are waiting for evidence of really widespread community activity in these countries. I think it is fair to say that they are in transition and are not quite there, which is why we are not in Phase 6 yet," Keiji Fukuda, the WHO's acting assistant director-general, told reporters at a press conference today.

While there have now been nearly 19,000 cases reported in 64 countries, only 117 deaths have resulted from the H1N1 virus. This has led the WHO to consider adding “three severity notches to the highest marker of 6, so the overall level could reach the peak even if the flu's effects remained moderate, and be adjusted later if the virus caused more serious health problems,” wrote The Washington Post.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=h1n1-spread-may-be-edging-toward-pa-2009-06-03

KY up to 93

from
www.healthalerts.gov
KY has 5 new cases, bringing the total up to 93. There are 2 new cases in Jefferson Co, 1 in Scott Co, and one each in 2 new counties - Barren and Green.

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/ship-passenger-sparks-fears-flu-outbreak-2768316

Cruise ship passengers quarantined

10:15
Published: 6:17AM Thursday June 04, 2009

An unlucky group of 13 will be quarantined in their homes after stepping off the Pacific Sun cruise ship in Auckland.
A New Zealand woman who boarded the ship in Brisbane last week tested positive for influenza type A, a precursor to H1N1, or swine flu.
She and 12 close contacts have been kept separate from the 1700 other passengers.
The ship was met by health officials as it docked in Auckland on Thursday morning.
Auckland Regional Public Health Service clinical director Dr Julia Peters said all those who planned to disembark would be allowed off.
The ship's arrival followed warnings from health experts, including Peters, who have predicted an outbreak of swine flu in New Zealand could occur, possibly within days.
National Influenza Strategy Group spokesman Dr Lance Jennings said on Thursday morning it was "inevitable" people would be exposed during visits to Australia, where the number of affected people quadrupled over the weekend and reached 502 confirmed cases on Wednesday.

Jennings, a virologist, said people who made quick trips to Australia for work may not show symptoms for three to four days after returning.
"In the meantime they've been in contact with a lot of people."
While the number of confirmed cases in New Zealand had been holding steady, this was expected to change as the virus was introduced to communities.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said about 17,563 people had been infected in 64 countries, with 115 deaths, 97 of those in Mexico.
Peters told The New Zealand Herald newspaper that in Australia, the number of cases was doubling every two days.
She echoed Jennings' sentiment it was inevitable New Zealand communities would soon be similarly affected.
"When that happens, because it's more infectious than seasonal influenza, it's going to spread and a large proportion of the community is going to get this virus.
"Even if it's relatively mild, people will be too sick to go to school."
Peters said that based on WHO modelling up to up 60% of people could become infected.
Health officials have recommended people stock up on three to five days' worth of food and any medicines required.
Anyone showing symptoms should stay home and contact their doctor by phone, rather than risk infecting others.
Health authorities have recently expressed concern at New Zealanders' growing apathy about the swine flu.
An advertising campaign warning people the virus remained a threat was being launched through newspapers, radio, airport posters and billboards.

Philippines up to 22

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/433588/1/.html

By Channel NewsAsia's Philippine correspondent Christine Ong | Posted: 04 June 2009 0144 hrs

MANILA: The Philippines' Health Secretary said the number of people infected with the H1N1 flu virus has climbed to 22.

The latest confirmed case is a foreign exchange student from the De La Salle University (DLSU) in Manila. Classes at the university have been suspended for 10 days from June 4 to 14.

For others, the start of a new school semester brings with it a new lesson in hygiene.

Health authorities are visiting schools in Metro Manila to teach school children proper hand washing steps, and also to help check the spread of the dreaded H1N1 flu and other diseases.

Health Secretary Francisco Duque said: "This is part of our information, education and communication campaign to let our children value the importance of proper hand washing and proper cough and sneezing manners, and other personal preventive measures.

"These are simple, very practical steps that can help our children protect themselves from the possible onslaught of infectious diseases."

Aside from promoting proper habits, health officials are also reminding school teachers to immediately send home students who show flu-like symptoms.

Francisco Duque said: "With the H1N1, everybody is vulnerable. But children, because their immune system is not as robust as young adults, they will be more prone to many infectious diseases."

Despite the rise in confirmed H1N1 cases in the country, health authorities said that there is still no reason to panic as there is no community level outbreak in the Philippines.

The health department has also issued guidelines on the suspension of schools in case of an outbreak. As of now, the country is under alert level two.

This is Iowa

http://www.gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090603/NEWS/706039917
Updated June 03. 2009 12:22PM

Second H1N1 flu reported in Linn County



Linn County Public Health reported the second case of H1N1 flu in Linn County today.

The health department, which received the confirmation Tuesday, said the case involved a 14 year old child.

Because reporting mechanisms have changed, the case is the last that the department will report.

All cases of H1N1 will now be treated as if they were cases of seasonal influenza.

Curtis Dickson, Director of Linn County Public Health stated that “this does not mean that H1N1 and seasonal flu are not still occurring in the community. It just means that H1N1 will now be treated similar to seasonal flu by your doctor.”

Dickson noted that “this time of year we typically start to see cases of seasonal flu curtail until the fall months. We expect to see a similar trend with H1N1.”

He emphasized the importance of thorough and consistent hand washing and covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.

“Linn County Public Health will remain vigilant for any future outbreak that may threaten our community but these simple steps, along with staying home when you are sick, will help prevent the spread of any influenza,” he said.

WHO close to declaring global swine flu pandemic

Three people critically ill in Scotland as World Health Organisation says virus has spread to 64 countries

The World Health Organisation is close to declaring a global flu pandemic after a surge in cases around the world, including the first Briton to fall critically ill solely because of the virus.

Keiji Fukuda, the official overseeing the WHO's flu strategy, said the virus had now reached 64 countries and was spreading fast outside Mexico and the US, the most heavily affected countries.

Fukuda said the organisation was now "getting closer" to declaring the outbreak had reached phase six, the highest level on their alert scale. Overnight, Chile became the latest country to declare its first swine flu death.

British health officials believe their containment strategy may no longer be working, and that the virus could be spreading uncontrolled.

Three people are critically ill in intensive care in hospitals in Scotland, including the first involving someone becoming ill wholly from the H1N1 virus.

The 45-year-old man was admitted to an isolation ward at the Royal Alexandra hospital in Paisley yesterday, along with a 38-year-old woman who has underlying health problems.

The first Briton to fall critically ill with swine flu, a 37-year-old man also with other health problems, is still in intensive care at the Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow, but is said to be stable.

To the alarm of health officials, there is no known link to the two new critical cases. They are not travel-related, nor are they known to be connected to the two other clusters in the Glasgow area.

One of those clusters surrounds the 37-year-old Sikh man critically ill in the Victoria Infirmary: three members of his family, a boy living next door and several others are now confirmed swine flu cases.

The second cluster is centred around a busload of Rangers fans from Dunoon in Argyll. Initially 13 people on the coach and seven close family members and friends were diagnosed with swine flu.

The number of confirmed cases in that cluster jumped by 14 yesterday. This morning the Scottish government announced that Toward primary school in Dunoon had been closed after a confirmed case there, while Apple Tree nursery on the Isle of Bute had also been shut. In all, 65 children will be given antiviral drugs as a precaution.

Fukuda appeared to contradict the official view in Britain that the virus was a mild one. "We do have some hesitation in calling such an infection mild," he said. "It's probably fair to call the situation something like moderate right now."

The Scottish health secretary, Nicola Sturgeon, said the emergence of the latest British cases suggested the current strategy of trying to stop the virus spreading through containment and the voluntary quarantine of suspected and confirmed cases was no longer working.

The number was likely to rise significantly in coming weeks, she added. "We're getting closer now to a situation where the containment strategy we have been pursuing up until now will evolve into something different," she said.

The new cases reported yesterday bring the UK total to 362. There are signs of a sharp acceleration in infections, six weeks after the disease first emerged in the country.

The cluster of 23 cases surrounding the Rangers supporters' bus, which came to light on Monday, more than doubled the total number of Scottish cases.

A further 23 Scottish cases emerged yesterday, with 61 confirmed cases reported by the Health Protection Agency in England – another sharp rise.

WHO officials are closely watching the outbreak in Chile. Winter is starting in the southern hemisphere, raising concerns that a winter flu pandemic is imminent. So far the virus has infected more than 18,965 people and caused more than 117 deaths.

The WHO has set aside another $500m (£302m) to help developing countries tackle the virus, while President Barack Obama's administration has asked the US Congress to set aside a further $2bn for an expected pandemic.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jun/03/who-swine-flu-pandemic

USA H1N1 Swine Flu Fatalities Updated June 4

Updated June 4 12:00am PDT

USA H1N1 Swine Flu Fatalities 29

01. TEXAS, 1st in State and Country

04/29/09 Houston, Texas -- 1st death in State and Country, Miguel Tejeda Vazquez of Mexico City, 23- month old toddler, male, died in Houston hospital while visiting family in Texas (Brownsville), pneumonia, suffered from congenital respiratory condition and heart defect.

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN2947261920090429

02. TEXAS, 2nd in State

05/05/09 Cameron County, Harlingen, Texas, -- 2nd death in State, Judy Dominguez Trunnell, 33-year old pregnant female, school teacher, while in coma had cesarean section, suffered from pregnancy, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Had been hospitalized for 2 weeks, initially tested negative for swine flu.

http://albertatalks.ca/2009/05/05/t...t-united-states-citizen-death-from-swine-flu/

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/44542852.html

http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/health-97738-county-woman.html

Husband suing: http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/death-97967-flu-smithfield.html

Family denies underlying health conditions -- http://www.valleycentral.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=301699

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hNkUqwzLRY-8nSc_6e5AM0Vf2FIgD989GROO0

03. WASHINGTON, 1st in State

05/09/09 reported; 05/06/09 died, Snohomish County, Seattle area, Washington -- male, 30’s, 1st fatality in State, viral pneumonia, underlying heart condition.

Began showing symptoms on April 30th and began taking antivirals.

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/44646947.html

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ihCkuZyngVAt3e9hn9pgpWkVDBkgD9833OIO0

Family denies swine flu death (doesn‘t want the stigma), said severe underlying health problems including obesity (400 lbs) -- http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009206917_websnocoswine11.html

04. ARIZONA, 1st in State

05/14/09 reported, died the week before, Maricopa County (Phoenix Metro area), Arizona -- female, late 40’s, suffered from underlying lung condition.

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/...9-swine-flu-death-in-maricopa-co.2ceac6c.html

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jQKNFu9iBzX02vBfajrRQpO_m1bQD986CCAG0

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520857,00.html?test=latestnews

http://www.attorneyatlaw.com/2009/0...flu-number-of-sickened-nationwide-nears-5000/

05. TEXAS, 3rd in State

05/15/09 reported; 05/06/09 died, Neuces County, Corpus Christi, Texas -- 3rd in State, male, 33, Carlos Garnica, Viral Pneumonia, suffered from underlying health conditions: hypothyroidism, hypertension, enlarged heart, sleep apnea and morbid obesity

http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/45096432.html

http://www.kristv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10372135

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/swine_flu/45192792.html

http://www.attorneyatlaw.com/2009/0...flu-number-of-sickened-nationwide-nears-5000/

06. NEW YORK, 1st in State

05/17/09 New York City, Queens, New York -- 1st case in NYC, Mitchell Wiener, 55, male, Queens Assistant Principal, underlying medical condition (gout); family denies gout contributed or any other health problems. Was hospitalized, on ventilator, with organ failure and limited treatment options..

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=ayM85GuIS2s0&refer=asia

Wiener was admitted to the intensive care unit on Thursday and given the antiviral drug ribavirin, sometimes used to treat hepatitis, Rubin said. Its use against flu was experimental, he said.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/InfectiousDisease/SwineFlu/14258

http://www.attorneyatlaw.com/2009/05/6th-h1n1-flu-death-confirmed-in-us-vaccine-delayed-for-months/

Wife unhappy with Mayor Bloomberg: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/05/25/2009-05-25_widow_raps_bloombergs_swine_flu_gaffe.html

07. ARIZONA, 2nd in State

05/20/09 (reported, died a week prior), Gila River Reservation, Pinal County, Arizona -- 57 year old, female with underlying medical conditions.

http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3395374&postcount=3599

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/health/2nd_az_swine_death_05_19_2009

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520857,00.html?test=latestnews

08. MISSOURI, 1st in State

05/19/09, St. Louis County, Missouri -- 44-year old, male, hospitalized 9th, no entered hospital same day. no underlying health conditions noted

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/1206794.html

09. ARIZONA, 3rd in State

05/21/09 reported; 05/15/09 died, Pima County, Tucson, Arizona -- 13-year old, male, hospitalized since May 10th, died Friday May 15; older sibling also hospitalized with swine flu

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-05/21/content_11412688.htm

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gypVZz9TCTG1Lf1snAmsMMOXCEdwD98AA4FG0

10. UTAH, 1st in State

05/20/09, Salt Lake City, Utah -- male, 21, Marcos Antonio Sanchez, illness lasted less than one week. Sat. in hospital vomiting blood and high fever. Lungs shut down Tuesday. Taken off life support Wed. May 20th. was overweight and had respiratory condition. Mother says she didn't know he was ill.

http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadlin...s-first-flurelated-death-the-nations-9th.html

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520857,00.html?test=latestnews

11. NEW YORK CITY, 2nd in State

05/24/09 reported (died sometime over last 2 days) New York City, Queens, NY -- 2nd NYC death, 50-something, female, underlying health conditions

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local...nfirmed_swine_flu_death_in_new_york_city.html

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gzz357patY4-QaJFvo9O95zMM_EQD98D2MRO0

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/25/nyregion/25swine.html?ref=health

12. ILLINOIS, 1st in State

05/25/09 Chicago, Illinois -- no details available other than underlying medical condition

http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/46028957.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-chicago-flu-death-26-may26,0,2308910.story

13. NEW YORK, 3rd in State

05/26/09, Queens, 41-year old, female, underlying medical condition

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/05/26/2009-05-26_two_more_new_yorkers_.html

14. NEW YORK, 4th in State

05/26/09, Brooklyn, 34-year old male, underlying medical condition

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/05/26/2009-05-26_two_more_new_yorkers_.html

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Baby in NYC, negative: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local...athan_zamora_real_cause_of_death_unknown.html

http://www.newsday.com/news/printedition/longisland/ny-nyswin2012782769may19,0,2608963.story

Pulaski County, Arkansas, negative: http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3393861&postcount=3499

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15. ILLINOIS, 2nd in state,.makes nationwide toll 15

Male resident of northwest Chicago suburb with "other significant medical conditions that "increased vulnerability to the virus." Death reported Wednesday, 5/27;date of death sometime "within the last couple of days".

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h-cW1V0ir6sO8pmk8OsoFXGMGkfQ

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/...llinois-swine-flu-second-death-052709.article[/QUOTE]

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16 Arizona — A fourth person in Arizona has died from complications of swine flu - nationwide toll 16

Arizona Department of Health Services spokeswoman Laura Oxley confirmed on Wednesday May 27th the death of a 10 year old girl from Pima County. She died May 17, local health officials confirmed today.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/health/az_4th_swine_death_05_27_2009

http://regulus2.azstarnet.com/comme...MED_Swine_Flu.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=1&cxcat=0

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18 Texas - Health officials in El Paso are reporting that a 24 year old pregnant woman died earlier this month from swine flu.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6447011.html

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19 Texas - The El Paso Department of Public Health announced that laboratory tests confirmed the virus in 42-year-old man who died at a local hospital. El Paso County has been among the hardest hit in the state

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6447011.html

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20 California a middle-aged man from San Bernardino County...making him the first confirmed swine flu-related death in the state

http://cbs2.com/local/Swine.Flu.death.2.1026685.html

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21 California Los Angeles County public health officials have confirmed a swine flu-related death in the county. County Health Officer Dr. Jonathan Fielding said Monday the victim was a middle-aged woman who had health problems. She died in late May.

http://cbs2.com/local/Swine.Flu.death.2.1026685.html[/QUOTE]

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22 New York 5th in City, a child less than 2 years old — has died with swine flu, a spokeswoman for the city’s health department said on Monday.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/nyregion/02flu.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion

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23 Virginia on Tuesday June 2 confirmed the first death with A/H1N1 virus in the state- State Health Commissioner Dr. Karen Remley made the announcement late in the day, saying that a woman has died in the Chesapeake Health District as a result of the A/H1N1 flu.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-06/03/content_11478466.htm

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24 New York - Few details about the 2 victims have been released. The latest 2 deaths were among the 25-64 age group.

25 New York - New York - Few details about the 2 victims have been released. The latest 2 deaths were among the 25-64 age group.

http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/4526660.php?contentType=4&contentId=411240

26 New York - Health officials say an adult in Onondaga County is the first person outside New York City to die of swine flu.

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/sto...n-Onondaga-County/UiJCYjTx2ku4eUS7-CPylA.cspx

http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/4526660.php?contentType=4&contentId=4112403

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27 Michigan Macomb Woman Dies From H1N1 Virus 1st Person In Michigan To Die From New Virus The 53-year-old died at St. John Macomb Hospital in Warren Tuesday evening.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/19645191/detail.html

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28 Connecticut has recorded its first death linked to the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu. The Department of Public Health says the death occurred in a resident of New Haven County who was over the age of 50 and had underlying risk factors that put this person at higher risk for complications of influenza. The individual died recently after a short hospitalization, officials said.

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29 Illinois -A Chicago 20-year-old woman became the fourth person in the state to die Saturday May 30 of the H1N1 swine flu a day after she gave birth, officials said Wednesday.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-swine-flu-death-04-jun04,0,2312332.story

Canada.

From: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2009/06/04/ontario-flu.html

"Number of swine flu cases in Ontario takes big jump
Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2009 | 8:12 AM ET
The Canadian Press

The number of cases of the swine flu virus in Canada has jumped 17 per cent in the past three days, largely due to a 25 per cent increase in reported cases in Ontario.

The total number of cases in Canada as of Wednesday stands at 1,795.

Since Monday, 179 new cases have been reported in Ontario, pushing the province's total to 894.

It's the second time in as many weeks that Ontario has reported a big spike in cases — last Friday it reported 131 new ones.

Quebec has the second-largest number of cases at 346 — up 37 since Monday.

Saskatchewan has the third-largest number of cases at 153, although the province hasn't reported any new cases since Monday.

There have been three deaths linked to swine flu in Canada — two in Toronto and one in northern Alberta."

New Zealand.

From: http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/h1n1-cases-up-11-in-nz-2769044

"H1N1 cases up to 11 in NZ

Published: 3:52PM Thursday June 04, 2009

Source: NZPA
New Zealand's confirmed cases of H1N1 increased by one to 11 on Thursday after a person infected with the illness arrived in Auckland from North America.

The person arrived in New Zealand on May 30 on Air NZ flight NZ5, although the confirmed case was notified only on Wednesday night, the Ministry of Health says.

A New Zealand woman on board the Pacific Sun cruise ship, which docked in Auckland on Thursday morning, appeared to have seasonal influenza after testing positive last week for influenza type A.

She and 12 others were being quarantined in their homes after disembarking on Thursday, and had been kept separate from the 1700 other passengers.

Further testing was being done on the woman, who boarded the ship in Brisbane and has recovered.

Although New Zealand's H1N1 flu cases had been capped at 10 for some time, health authorities believed that an increase was inevitable, particularly given the soaring number of cases in Australia.

The cumulative total of probable cases remained unchanged at 10, and there were now 66 suspected cases, up from 51 on Wenesday, the ministry says.
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The latest case, their close contacts and passengers seated nearby on the plane were being contacted and asked to stay in isolation at home while they were treated with Tamiflu.

Sixty three people were in isolation or quarantine and being treated with Tamiflu, up from 54 since Wednesday.

"We are watching with concern the rapid increase in the number of confirmed cases in Australia, particularly in the state of Victoria and some Melbourne schools," said Darren Hunt, deputy director of public health.

"The continuing rise in the number of overseas cases notified to the World Health Organization and the sudden increase in the number of confirmed cases in our closest neighbour make it increasingly difficult to keep influenza A (H1N1) out of New Zealand."

The ministry is launching a campaign this weekend to increase awareness about how to keep swine flu at bay and how to prepare for its likely spread in the country.

Health officials have recommended people stock up on three to five days' worth of food and any medicines required.

Anyone showing symptoms should stay home and contact their doctor by phone, rather than risk infecting others.

As of Wednesday, 66 countries had officially reported 19,273 cases of swine flu, including 117 deaths, the World Health Organisation says.

In Australia, the number of affected people was doubling every two days and reached 502 confirmed cases on Wednesday."

Australia.

From: http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/World/Story/STIStory_385885.html

"June 4, 2009
H1N1 FLU OUTBREAK
Australia cases near 900

SYDNEY - AUSTRALIA'S swine flu tally shot up by more than a third on Thursday to nearly 900 as officials scrambled to contain the rapidly spreading virus.

The latest official figures revealed 876 confirmed cases of A(H1N1) influenza in the world's fourth most affected country - up from 633 a day earlier and single figures just a fortnight ago.

Other Australian states ordered children returning from flu hotspot Victoria to be quarantined, earning the wrath of Melbourne officials.

'Swine flu is an international and national phenomenon and that's the fact of the matter,' Victoria premier John Brumby said. 'Frankly I thought the statements made by particularly the New South Wales government were just silly and extreme.'

The island state of Tasmania on Wednesday joined Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia in ordering that children arriving from Victoria be quarantined for up to seven days to reduce the threat of swine flu.

'The exclusion will apply for seven days from departure from Victoria,' said Tasmania's Director of Public Health Chrissie Pickin.

'It applies to all children returning from Victoria and other affected areas, whether or not they have a flu-like illness,' she said.

Victoria, which has 752 cases or about 86 per cent of the national total, raised its alert level on Wednesday and has shut 14 schools.

State Health Minister Daniel Andrews insisted his government's moves to limit the spread of the disease were working, despite the large number of infections.

'There is no doubt, and the experts have told us, that without the things already put in place, many, many more people - much faster - would have had H1N1,' he said. -- AFP"

China.

From: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sp/article/2009/200906/20090604/article_403055.htm

"China reports one more confirmed A/H1N1 flu case, totaling 59

Source: Xinhua | 2009-6-4

CHINA'S Ministry of Health reported one more confirmed A/H1N1 flu case today, bringing the total number of infections to 59 on the Chinese mainland.

The case was from central China's Shanxi Province. It was the first such case in the province. "

Japan.

From: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-06/04/content_11486526.htm

" Patients of A/H1N1 flu amount to 410 in Japan
www.chinaview.cn 2009-06-04 15:04:50

TOKYO, June 4 (Xinhua) -- With five cases reported in Shizuoka, Tokyo and Chiba prefectures, Japan's tally of confirmed cases of A/H1N1 influenza reached 410 in Japan on Thursday, health authorities said.

In Tokyo, a 25-year-old male student who returned from the United States on Tuesday tested positive for the new flu, bringing to nine the total number of new flu patients in the capital.

In Shizuoka, local authorities confirmed that two men in their 20s have been infected with the new flu virus.

The cases were reported at a time when the new flu appeared to be running out of steam in Japan.

With the resumption of classes at Kobe Gakuin University High School Wednesday, all schools, which were closed due to A/H1N1 infections, reopened in western Japan's Kobe. "

Catbird said:

China.

From: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sp/article/2009/200906/20090604/article_403055.htm

"China reports one more confirmed A/H1N1 flu case, totaling 59

Source: Xinhua | 2009-6-4

CHINA'S Ministry of Health reported one more confirmed A/H1N1 flu case today, bringing the total number of infections to 59 on the Chinese mainland.

The case was from central China's Shanxi Province. It was the first such case in the province. "

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This is the one that really needs watching. Has there been anything coming out of India about H1N1? It's as if there's a news block.

These countries are so packed with poor people and such a lack of medical care it could be a real mess if this explodes. Didn't WHO say these countries would be one of the reasons they would raise it to a level 6? (Asian countries?)

The following two articles are the latest on India. It's still mostly traveler based with only a little H2H.

Although India is a potential point of recombination, because of the population, I'm more concerned with Egypt, Vietnam and China where H5N1 is endemic. Especially China, where you have both factors in one place.

From: http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/H1N1-in-India-One-more-tests-positive/470712/

"H1N1 in India: One more tests positive
Agencies
Posted: Jun 03, 2009 at 2017 hrs IST
New Delhi Swine flu continued to spread in the country with one more person testing positive for the dreaded disease on Wednesday while five people were quarantined with suspected symptoms.

With Wednesday's case, the number of persons who have tested positive for the disease has reached four.

The latest is that of a person who visited USA and Canada and arrived at Hyderabad via London on May 30. On his arrival he did not report fever.

However, on June one, he reported at an identified hospital in Hyderabad with complaints of cough, running nose and fever. His samples have tested positive for swine flu and he has been put on Oseltamivir, senior health ministry officials said in New Delhi.

The contacts of the person are being traced for monitoring their health status.

In Tamil Nadu, four persons, including a lady doctor, suspected to be infected with swine flu, have been admitted to a government hospital here, even as officials made efforts to contact air passengers who travelled with the two confirmed flu patients on May 28.

The doctor, who is treating two confirmed flu patients at the hospital, has developed fever and throat pain last evening. Her blood samples have been sent to the National Institute of Communicable diseases, Delhi, Dr Kumaran, Dean (in-charge) of hospital told reporters in New Delhi.

Three members of a family—husband, wife and daughter, who returned from Atlanta to Coimbatore on Wednesday morning also have been admitted with suspected flu symptoms. Blood samples of the three would be sent to Delhi for testing.

In Kerala, a passenger was quarantined in a hospital for suspected swine flu on his arrival at Karippur International Airport here today from Kuwait by an Indian flight.

According to airport sources, the 54-year-old male passenger was first tested at the swine flue cell at the airport and later referred to the Government Beach Hospital in Kozhikode.

Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation has reported 19,273 laboratory confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 infection from 66 countries as on June 3, 2009. There have been 117 deaths.

Health screening of passengers coming from affected countries is continuing in 21 International airports in India. "


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Apparently India doesn't think it's going to be a problem.

From: http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_asia/2009-06-03/105645338666.html

"Ten Suspected H1N1 Cases in Southern India
6/3/2009 12:27:02 PM
Medical authorities report 10 suspected cases of swine flu in India's southern Coimbatore town in the state of Tamil Nadu. Two of the 10 have been confirmed to have H1N1 infection.

Authorities at the government run Coimbatore Medical College (CMC), hospital say they quarantined ten patients with suspected H1N1-like symptoms.

One of the junior doctors who was treating the suspected cases is reported to have developed the symptoms and is under treatment.

[V. Kumaran, Dean, Coimbatore Medical College]:
"In Coimbatore so far 10 suspected cases of swine flu have been admitted in Coimbatore Medical Hospital. Out of the 10 two have been confirmed to have swine flu infection.”

Kumaran says both are receiving treatment with the capsule Tamiflu. He says they are not showing any of the typical signs of the flu.

India is not susceptible to the spread of H1N1 virus as the temperate climate of the country prevents its growth.

[V. Kumaran, Dean, Coimbatore Medical College]:
"And this disease is only imported from foreign countries so citizen of India need not panic about the disease number one, number two there being temperate climate of this country the virus infection will be less as compared to cold counties like US or Canada or Mexico like that."

The new flu -- a mixture of swine, bird and human viruses -- remains most prevalent in North America, but has infected nearly 19,000 people in 64 countries, according to the World Health Organization's latest tally."

Milwaukee adult dies from swine flu
By Sharif Durhams of the Journal Sentinel
Posted: Jun. 4, 2009 12:04 p.m.

A Milwaukee adult has died from swine flu.

It's the first reported death from the H1N1 virus in Wisconsin.

City of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan Baker announced the death at a noon news conference. Twenty-one people in the U.S. had died from the H1N1 virus as of Wednesday, including four in the Chicago area, according to news reports.

Baker said the person died at a Milwaukee-area hospital but would not provide additional identifying information, including the name of the hospital, the age and the sex of the person. Baker said the person had a common underlying medical condition that contributed to the person's illness.

"We believe all of our local hospitals will take appropriate precautions to protect their patients from the H1N1 virus, Baker said.

Wisconsin health officer Seth Foldy said the state has 2,074 confirmed and probable cases of the H1N1 virus.

We will post more details as they become available.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/46927202.html

Catbird said:

[V. Kumaran, Dean, Coimbatore Medical College]:
"And this disease is only imported from foreign countries so citizen of India need not panic about the disease number one, number two there being temperate climate of this country the virus infection will be less as compared to cold counties like US or Canada or Mexico like that."

The new flu -- a mixture of swine, bird and human viruses -- remains most prevalent in North America, but has infected nearly 19,000 people in 64 countries, according to the World Health Organization's latest tally."

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See what I mean?

Not sure whether we captured this one already or not..


Two More Deaths in City Reported From Swine Flu

By JENNIFER 8. LEE Published: June 3, 2009


Two more deaths linked to swine flu — both of adults in their 40s — were reported by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on Wednesday, bringing the total H1N1-related fatalities in the city to seven.


The department said that six of the seven people who had died — including Mitchell Wiener, an assistant principal at a public school in Queens, who was the first swine flu death in the city — had underlying conditions that could interfere with normal breathing. The seventh death is still under investigation. The city will not release the underlying medical conditions, citing medical confidentiality. Officials would not disclose where in the city the latest two victims lived.


However, the department did release an analysis that showed some 80 percent of the more than 300 people hospitalized with swine flu since mid-April have one or more underlying conditions that put them at risk. Asthma, which affects 10 percent of New York City children, is by far the most common underlying condition, affecting some 41 percent of those hospitalized.


The analysis also found that about 18 percent of those hospitalized were younger than 2, 13 percent had a compromised immune system and 12 percent had heart disease. Other risk factors include pregnancy, diabetes, kidney problems, blood disorders, emphysema and liver problems.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/04/nyregion/04flu.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss